Brisbane Times | Sinhalese journalist on why some SLankans need asylum Radio Australia The controversy over the Australian Opposition's plan to send all Sri Lankan asylum seekers home, without processing their claims has erupted at a time when a group of Sri Lankan journalists have arrived in Australia to promote a new documentary. NEWSMAKER: Kate Durham Boat carrying 48 asylum seekers intercepted off WA coast Foreign Minister Bob Carr warns of 180000 boatpeople |